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audity3 · 10-11-2004, 03:02 PM

It's things like this that make me realize that, after having type 1 diabetes for just over 10 years, I really need to make a point of reading the latest research literature. Never had the patience to before - I'm 20 now, though... what teenager wants to read medical articles? It's just interesting to see new causes/treatments that are coming into the medical view for diabetes, etc. Anyway, I agree with harry, talk with your doctor (Are you seeing an endocrinologist, specifically, or just a general physician?) about a meal/exercise plan. For that matter, an endocrinologist whose specific area is in diabetes will be much more knowledgable about causes and effects of any related problems than a physician.

Carb-counting... y'know, that never made sense to me. Because I (and 90% of my fellow type 1's I've chatted about this with) could eat a whole meal of just proteins, take (or not take) the appropriate insulin amounts, and our sugars will skyrocket within an hour or three. I'm on the calorie-point system, where everything you eat is counted, not just things that have a more immediate effect on your sugars.

I might also suggest contacting the American Diabetes Association with any other questions you have. At the very least, they can get you into contact with someone local.

10-11-2004, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
audity3 Upright Location: Pittsburg, KS	It's things like this that make me realize that, after having type 1 diabetes for just over 10 years, I really need to make a point of reading the latest research literature. Never had the patience to before - I'm 20 now, though... what teenager wants to read medical articles? It's just interesting to see new causes/treatments that are coming into the medical view for diabetes, etc. Anyway, I agree with harry, talk with your doctor (Are you seeing an endocrinologist, specifically, or just a general physician?) about a meal/exercise plan. For that matter, an endocrinologist whose specific area is in diabetes will be much more knowledgable about causes and effects of any related problems than a physician. Carb-counting... y'know, that never made sense to me. Because I (and 90% of my fellow type 1's I've chatted about this with) could eat a whole meal of just proteins, take (or not take) the appropriate insulin amounts, and our sugars will skyrocket within an hour or three. I'm on the calorie-point system, where everything you eat is counted, not just things that have a more immediate effect on your sugars. I might also suggest contacting the American Diabetes Association with any other questions you have. At the very least, they can get you into contact with someone local. Last edited by audity3; 10-11-2004 at 03:04 PM..